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Can a phone call keep HIV-Positive mothers and babies on track?

NCT ID NCT01645865

Prevention Sponsor: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether mobile phone communication helps HIV-positive pregnant women in Kenya complete the steps that prevent passing HIV to their babies. Twenty-six health facilities are assigned to either standard care or standard care plus phone-based support for mothers, male partners, and health workers. Researchers track whether women finish key milestones from antenatal care through six weeks after delivery, including infant prophylaxis and early infant testing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mobile phone communication between HIV-positive pregnant women, their male partners, and health care providers
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give clinics a low-cost way to keep mothers and babies on track through HIV prevention steps, from pregnancy to six weeks after birth.
What could go wrong
Phone messages may not overcome the travel, cost, and stigma barriers that keep some women from returning to care. The trial measures whether women complete key steps, not whether babies stay HIV-free.

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Study facts

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Participants

600 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

May 2011

Finished

Apr 2014

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Potential participants are recruited from participating study sites.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria (female): * HIV-positive pregnant women seeking ANC at a study site * Up to 32 weeks gestation * Own or have access to a mobile phone on which they can receive calls and SMS messages Exclusion Criteria (female): * HIV-positive pregnant women who have already initiated antiretroviral treatment Inclusion Criteria (male): * Referral by pregnant female partner

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease congenital human immunodeficiency virus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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AIDS Antiretroviral therapy HIV HIV infections

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

    Nairobi, Kenya

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